Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super?
The Intel Core i9-10900K is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $348.97 and has a gaming score of 63/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super?
The Intel Core i9-10900K at $348.97 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super has a gaming score of 53/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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